From root: papaya
Usage Note
Papayahan refers to a specific plot of land or an orchard where many papaya trees are cultivated.
Examples
" Malago ang papayahan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our papaya plantation is lush.
Literal Translation
Lush the papaya-plantation ours.
" Nasa likod ng bahay ang papayahan. "
Natural Translation
The papaya plantation is behind the house.
Literal Translation
At back of house the papaya-plantation.
" Bago bumagyo, inani na nila ang mga prutas sa papayahan upang hindi masayang ang ani. "
Natural Translation
Before the storm came, they harvested the fruits in the papaya plantation so the crop would not go to waste.
Literal Translation
Before storm-comes, harvested already they the fruits in papaya-plantation so-that not wasted the harvest.
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